Schengen visa: A Reddit user recently shared their experience after being denied a Schengen visa while planning to visit their brother in Norway. The denial cited “reasonable doubts as to your intention to leave the territory of the Member State before the expiry of the visa,” despite the applicant submitting complete documentation, including a return ticket, employer letter, pay slips, bank statements, and a formal invitation from their brother, who holds a residence permit in Norway.
Applicant Explores Options to Strengthen Reapplication
The applicant, who also planned to travel with their fiancée, said, “All the documents were complete, and the only reason for denial was ‘There are reasonable doubts as to your intention to leave the territory of the Member State before the expiry of the visa.’ What do I even do now?” They are considering adding supporting evidence in a potential reapplication, including photos from their engagement, a letter from their fiancée confirming joint travel, and a signed letter from their brother vouching for them.
The Redditor further detailed, “My brother can write a vouch letter for me, being responsible if I misbehave. Also my fiance and I will go together, she has Schengen and has traveled back and forth a lot. She can also write a letter stating this.” They also sought guidance on whether applying to another Schengen country or waiting before reapplying would improve their chances.
Challenges in Demonstrating Ties to Home Country
Despite providing financial proof and a clear itinerary, the applicant is concerned about demonstrating strong ties to their home community. They expressed uncertainty about how to effectively show this to consular authorities in a future application.
Reddit users responded with suggestions, including submitting additional evidence of personal and professional ties in Turkey, obtaining vouch letters, and emphasizing their fiancée’s travel history to bolster credibility. The post sparked discussion on the challenges applicants from countries with higher visa scrutiny face when proving intent to return home.